Mano Menezes has brought back some confidence to the Cruzeiro camp who are caught up in the relegation battle.

Going into the home straight -- 11 of the 38 rounds remain -- and the battle for the Brazilian league title is heating up nicely. Third-placed Atletico Mineiro are not out of the picture. But the focus is on the front two; Palmeiras of Sao Paulo won on Saturday to stretch their lead at the top to four points -- duly reduced to just one, 24 hours later when Rio de Janeiro giants Flamengo staged a late rally to overcome Cruzeiro.

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Alisson was Brazil's first-choice keeper at the Copa America Centenario this summer.

Roma have announced the signing of Brazil international goalkeeper Alisson.

The 23-year-old keeper has signed a five-year deal with the Serie A club after being bought from Brazilian club Internacional for €8 million.

Alisson, who will compete with Wojciech Szczesny for the No. 1 goalkeeper role, was Brazil's first-choice keeper at this summer's Copa America Centenario, at which Brazil crashed out in the group stage.

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Rivaldo wants his son to follow in his footsteps and play for one of the biggest clubs in Italy.

Former Brazil international Rivaldo says he hopes his son Rivaldinho will follow in his footsteps by playing for a club in Serie A and revealed he has already turned down an offer from a third-division club in Italy.

Rivaldo, 44, spent two seasons at AC Milan but would be happy to see his son sign for any of Serie A's biggest clubs.

But he believes his son should not have to start off as low as the third tier to prove himself, with an offer from Sud Tirol on the table.